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LS55 XMR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,216 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,295 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,314 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,933 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES-EARLY FAILURE LIKELY.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 79,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES-EARLY FAILURE LIKELY.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,260 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f starting to wear on inside edge's

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,232 miles

High level stoplight not working - assumed disconnected

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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LS55 XMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS55 XMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS55 XMR registered?

LS55 XMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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